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BEAMbar™ User Manual (Rev. 1) 

 

To return a product or request support: 

  In the U.S., contact CHAUVET® World Headquarters (see below). 

  In the UK or Ireland, contact CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. (see below). 

  In any other country, DO NOT contact CHAUVET®. Contact your distributor. See 

www.chauvetlighting.com

 for distributors outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or 

Ireland. 

 

 

 

If you live outside the U.S., United Kingdom, or Ireland, contact your distributor of 
record and follow their instructions on how to return CHAUVET® products to 
them. Visit our website for contact details. 

 

 

Returns 

Call the corresponding CHAUVET®  Technical  Support office and request a Return 
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number before shipping the product. Be prepared to 
provide the model number, serial number, and a brief description of the cause for the 
return. 

You must send the merchandise prepaid, in its original box, and with its original packing 
and accessories. CHAUVET® will not issue call tags. 

Clearly label the package with the RMA number. CHAUVET®  will refuse any product 
returned without an RMA number. 

 

 

 

Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label. DO NOT write the RMA number 
directly on the box. 

 

 

 

Before sending the product,  clearly write the following information on a piece of paper 
and place it inside the box: 

 

Your name 

 

Your address 

 

Your phone number 

 

The RMA number 

 

A brief description of the problem 

Be sure to pack the product  properly. Any shipping damage resulting from inadequate 
packaging will be your  responsibility.  FedEx  packing or double-boxing  are 
recommended. 

 

 

 

CHAUVET®  reserves the right to use its own discretion to repair or replace 
returned product(s). 

 

 

Contact Us

 

World Headquarters 

CHAUVET® 

General Information

 

Address: 

5200 NW 108th Avenue 

 

Sunrise, FL 33351 

Voice:  

(954) 577-4455 

Fax:  

(954) 929-5560 

Toll free:  

(800) 762-1084 

United Kingdom & Ireland 

CHAUVET® Europe Ltd. 

General Information 

 

Address:  

Unit 1C 

 

Brookhill Road Industrial Estate 

 

Pinxton, Nottingham, UK 

 

NG16 6NT 

Voice:  

+44 (0)1773 511115 

Fax:  

+44 (0)1773 511110 

 

Technical Support

 

Voice:  

(954) 577-4455 (Press 

4

Fax:  

(954) 756-8015 

Email:  

[email protected]

 

Technical Support

 

Email:  

[email protected]

 

 

 

World Wide Web 

 

www.chauvetlighting.com

 

World Wide Web 

 

www.chauvetlighting.co.uk

 

 

Summary of Contents for BEAMbar

Page 1: ...User Manual ...

Page 2: ...9 Orientation 9 Rigging 9 4 Operation 10 Control Panel Operation 10 Menu Map 10 Configuration DMX 11 Starting Address 11 DMX Channel Modes Assignments and Values 12 5 Channel 12 4 Channel 12 Configuration Standalone 13 Show Mode Sound Active Programs 13 Sound Sensitivity 13 Automatic Mode and Speed 13 Master Slave Mode 14 Master Slave Runway Effect 14 Dimmer Speed 15 Display Background Light 15 In...

Page 3: ... one can be chosen Settings A menu option not to be modified Menu Settings A sequence of menu options to be followed ENTER A key to be pressed on the product s control panel ON A value to be entered or selected Symbols Symbol Meaning Critical installation configuration or operation information Not following these instructions may make the product not work cause damage to the product or cause harm ...

Page 4: ...make sure that the voltage of the outlet to which you are connecting the product is within the range stated on the decal or rear panel of the product The product is for indoor use only IP20 To prevent risk of fire or shock do not expose the product to rain or moisture Always install the product in a location with adequate ventilation at least 20 in 50 cm from adjacent surfaces Be sure that no vent...

Page 5: ...BEAMbar User Manual Rev 1 Page 5 of 18 2 INTRODUCTION Overview Back Panel View Display and Control Buttons Safety Loop Power In Fuse Holder DMX Out DMX In Power Out Microphone ...

Page 6: ...Page 6 of 18 BEAMbar User Manual Rev 1 Dimensions ...

Page 7: ...round to avoid the risk of electrocution or fire Never connect the product to a rheostat variable resistor or dimmer circuit even if the rheostat or dimmer channel serves only as a 0 100 switch Fuse Replacement Disconnect the product from power before replacing the fuse 1 Disconnect the product from power 2 Wedge the tip of a flat head screwdriver into the slot of the fuse holder 3 Pry the fuse ho...

Page 8: ...21 BEAMbar units on 120 VAC or up to 39 BEAMbar units on 230 VAC The power linking diagram shown above corresponds to the North American version of the product ONLY If using the product in other markets you must consult with the local CHAUVET distributor as power linking connectors and requirements may differ in your country or region 1 st Product 2 nd Product 3 rd Product Additional Products ...

Page 9: ... such as an elevated platform or a truss When rigging the product onto a truss you should use a mounting clamp of appropriate weight capacity The bracket has 13 mm holes which are appropriate for this purpose When power linking multiple products you must always consider the length of the power linking cable and mount the products close enough for the cable to reach The bracket adjustment knobs all...

Page 10: ...Selects the DMX starting address ChMd 5Ch 5 channel mode 4Ch 4 channel mode SLMd MASt Master mode SL 1 Slave mode 1 SL 2 Slave mode 2 SenS 0 100 Sound sensitivity control Auto Au 1 Au12 S 0 S100 Selects automatic program and automatic program speed slow to fast ShMd Sh 0 Sh12 Show mode Sound Active programs diMd diM1 Dimmer fast speed diM2 Dimmer middle speed diM3 Dimmer slow speed oFF Dimmer spee...

Page 11: ...ghest configurable address to 508 If unfamiliar with DMX download the DMX Primer from www chauvetlighting com To select the starting address do the following 1 Press MENU repeatedly until Addr shows on the display 2 Press ENTER and 1 509 shows on the display Note The highest starting address that shows on the display is determined by the DMX personality that is currently selected 3 Use UP or DOWN ...

Page 12: ...nel Function Value Setting 1 Dimmer 000 ó 255 0 100 2 Shutter 000 ó 010 No function 011 ó 255 Strobe slow to fast 3 Chase 000 ó 010 No function 011 ó 030 Chase 1 031 ó 050 Chase 2 051 ó 070 Chase 3 071 ó 090 Chase 4 091 ó 110 Chase 5 111 ó 130 Chase 6 131 ó 150 Chase 7 151 ó 170 Chase 8 171 ó 190 Chase 9 191 ó 210 Chase 10 211 ó 230 Chase 11 231 ó 250 Chase 12 251 ó 255 Sound Active mode 4 Speed 0...

Page 13: ...h 0 Sh12 shows on the display 3 Use UP or DOWN to select the desired Sound Active program 4 Press ENTER The product will only respond to low frequencies of music bass and drums Sound Sensitivity To set the sound sensitivity do the following 1 Press MENU repeatedly until SenS shows on the display 2 Press ENTER and 0 100 shows on the display 3 Use UP or DOWN to select the desired sound sensitivity 4...

Page 14: ...Slave operation because the controller may interfere with the signals from the master unit Do not connect more than 31 slave units to the master unit Master Slave Runway Effect The Master Slave Runway effect enables a single BEAMbar unit the master to control the actions of one other BEAMbar unit the slave in sequential order for a runway effect without the need of a DMX controller Once set and co...

Page 15: ...ty To select the time for the display s background light follow the instructions below 1 Press MENU repeatedly until Led shows on the display 2 Press ENTER and 30S 20S 10s or on shows on the display 3 Use UP or DOWN to select 30S off after 30 seconds 20S off after 20 seconds 10S off after 10 seconds or on remains on 4 Press ENTER Information With the BEAMbar you can access information on the produ...

Page 16: ...from power Wait until the product is at room temperature Use a vacuum or dry compressed air and a soft brush to remove dust collected on the external surface vents Clean all external optics and glass transparent surfaces with a mild soap solution ammonia free glass cleaner or isopropyl alcohol Apply the solution directly to a soft lint free cotton cloth or a lens cleaning tissue Softly wipe any di...

Page 17: ...A 0 3 A Power linking current units 8 A 21 units 8 A 39 units Fuse T 1 A 250 V T 1 A 250 V Power I O US Worldwide UK Europe Power input connector IEC IEC Power output connector Edison IEC Power Cord plug Edison US Local plug Light Source Type Power Lifespan LED 6 W 50 000 hours Color Quantity Current White 5 1 9 A Photo Optic Parameter Illuminance 2 m 17 300 lx per pod Beam angle 4º Strobe rate 0 ...

Page 18: ...ET will refuse any product returned without an RMA number Write the RMA number on a properly affixed label DO NOT write the RMA number directly on the box Before sending the product clearly write the following information on a piece of paper and place it inside the box Your name Your address Your phone number The RMA number A brief description of the problem Be sure to pack the product properly An...

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